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Stemmed Cup (Gaozu Bei) with Sword-Pommel PatternMiddle Ming dynasty, about 1450-1550

Not on view
Stemmed cup of carved red lacquer with dense interlocking scroll patterns in relief covering the bowl and stem, black lacquer interior
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Stemmed Cup (Gaozu Bei) with Sword-Pommel Pattern
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Middle Ming dynasty, about 1450-1550
Period
Middle Ming dynasty
Medium
Carved red lacquer (tixi) on wood core
Dimensions
3 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (9.21 x 14.29 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley
Accession Number
M.79.89.1
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Kuwayama, George. Far Eastern Lacquers. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.